2011 Toyota Sequoia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota Sequoia. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Service Brakes (2), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 12% |
| Engine | 2 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 12% |
| Seats | 2 | 12% |
| Steering | 1 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 6% |
| Structure | 1 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-01-13
The vehicle fuel tank was punctured and then patched with JB Weld Epoxy. This vehicle was sold to me by a private owner that did not disclose this information to me. The safety of my family as well as thousands of others were at risk as the vehicle was parked in several parking garages of large buildings. The fuel tank...
Steering,service Brakes,engine - filed 2024-03-22
On [XXX] while driving our 2011 Toyota Sequoia 4x4 Limited (5.7 iforce non flex fuel) my wife was preparing to stop at a traffic light. Completely unexpected and with no warning, the vehicle started bucking, the engine began making a knocking noise and numerous dashboard lights started flashing. It immediately stalled...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2023-05-02
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear liftgate opened unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the liftgate latch assembly was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.